1st Gen Venture Charging System Testing The 1st Generation (83-93) Venture charging system uses a permanent magnet type AC Magneto (ACM) alternator. The stator and rotor of the alternator are located inside the left engine cover. The ......

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Last Update: 2012-10-28

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Illumination Control Knob Removal
Illumination control knob removal When removing the front of the dash on 84-93 Ventures, sometimes the Illumination control knob seems stuck. The knob, although splined is also retained by a small phillips ......

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Last Update: 2012-01-07

Views: 2875

Replacing the Stator, 1st Generation Venture The Problem Defective Stator I was able to trouble shoot and identify the problem by using testing procedures found here. The motorcycle was a significant investment and it was great to ......

1st Gen Headlight Problem FixPart of the design of the 1st gen Venture (83-93) is the starter button has 2 sets of contacts, one for the headlight, one for the starter circuit. As you push ......

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Last Update: 2011-03-13

Views: 4819

Testing Radiator FanMy radiator fan doesn\'t seem to be working, temp gauge runs almost to red when running in town for awhile, and fan doesn\'t kick on. Does anyone know how to troubleshoot ......

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Last Update: 2009-10-15

Views: 7532

CMS IconsSince most 1st gens have changed owners several times, and usually the owners manuals are long gone, thought I\'d post this to de-mystify the CMS icons for those without manuals. ......

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Last Update: 2008-07-25

Views: 5879

Hot Start Cranking ProblemHot Start problem 1st Generation: Problem: 1988 VR, after a run and motor is hot, engine was very slow to turn over. I mean very slow. Sometimes had to let it ......

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Last Update: 2007-09-13

Views: 9333

Checking The Oil Level SwitchI have 86 venture and my low oil light keeps coming on. I keep checking it and it never changes. When the weather is warmer it does it less. Could the ......

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Last Update: 2006-09-30

Views: 5293

Testing The Pressure Sensor Q: How do you check the function of the pressure sensor to be sure the ignition timing is being advanced? A: First test to see it will hold vacuum. The pressure ......

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Last Update: 2006-09-03

Views: 4557

Bulb ReplacementsBulb ReplacementsFrom Members Forum Has anyone compiled a list of all of the replacement bulbs and numbers used on the 84 VR? I know the manual lists specs, but Iím referring ......

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Last Update: 2006-06-27

Views: 4801

Correcting E1 & E4 errors on the air controller.Air Controller Error E1 & E4 Repair ProcedureApproved by The Venturers Technical Advisory Committee This repair was carried out on a 1985 Venture Royale. The first indication of a fault is ......

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Last Update: 2005-12-19

Views: 8023

Neutral/Gear Position Switch RepairI recently purchased a 1993 Venture Royale and the neutral and gear position indicator didn\'t function, as a result the bike could only be started and run with the kickstand raised. ......

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Last Update: 2005-04-13

Views: 4979

Gear Indicator ProblemsQ: I have a problem with my 84 royale. When I plug in the switch from the engine that tells the computer what gear your in I get a neutral light ......

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Last Update: 2005-03-11

Views: 4036

Battery Warning LightBattery Light Comes OnMy wife and I were on a short trip (170) miles, mostly expressway (70 > MPH) on our 83\' Venture and the battery warning light came on for ......

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Last Update: 2005-03-10

Views: 10434

Sidestand Switch Problems Blinking Kickstand IndicatorMy kickstand warning indicator continues to blink with the kickstand uo, but the engine will shut off when I put the kickstand down in gear. Is there a ......

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Last Update: 2005-03-10

Views: 5161

New Battery/Battery IndicatorCan someone refresh my memory on the mod for running a new Gel battery with the sensor port on the 1g .. Is it a 10Kohm resistor to ground in the ......

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Last Update: 2005-01-22

Views: 6967

CMS Removal & RepairHere are the instructions and pictures I took of this. I have a 83 Venture standard and was having the false warnings, dim headlight, and my fuel gauge would go to ......

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Last Update: 2005-01-05

Views: 7535

Reserve Lighting Unit QuestionsQ: Can anyone tell me how you test a reserve lighting unit? I looked in my manual but didnt find it. Thanks Yooper Q: I would like to know just what ......

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Last Update: 2004-10-05

Views: 5363

Wiring A Cigarette LighterWiring A Cigarette LighterUse #10 or #12 stranded copper wires and insert a fuse holder in the hot lead with a 30 amp fuse. Connect directly to the battery with the ......

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Last Update: 2004-09-26

Views: 4323

Headlight Bulb ExperimentHeadlight Bulb Experimenthello bob, i have been experimenting w/improving the lighting quality of my 85 royale. the headlight assembly being recessed and surround by a black rubber/plastic assembly is not very ......

Checking Out The Electrical System Checking Out The Electrical System - Corey Araujo (via Hank Yerger)Hello Hank. I\'m going to suggest to you that you check a few (more) things out. You seem to have a ......

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Last Update: 2004-09-26

Views: 8365

Dash Trouble.Dash TroubleBob, I don\'t know how many other Venture riders have experienced this but I had alot of functions on my 83 straight Venture computer monitor that were freaking out. I ......

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Last Update: 2004-09-26

Views: 6443

Turn Signals Not Staying OnTurn Signals Not Staying OnIf your flashers aren\'t staying on (cancelling prematurely, but still flashing if the switch is held over), try turning the ignition off, and then engaging the signal ......

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Last Update: 2004-09-26

Views: 4197

A Brief On The Charging System.A Brief On The Charging SystemYour charging system is three separate sets of windings. If you have a heavy load on the system, one set may finally wear out. This is ......

TCI Module RepairTCI module repairJoe: I have written before about a virago, but now I need some help with a Venture. I monitor the Venture page that is put out by Bob Edwards ......

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Last Update: 2004-09-26

Views: 10492

Trailer Hitch WiringTrailer Hitch Wiring - Corey Araujo (Courtesy Hank Yerger) Wiring the trailer hitch is a straighforward affair. At the back of the bike the colors are as follows: Dark green is ......

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Last Update: 2004-09-25

Views: 4732

Horn SwitchHorn Switch Be careful using the regular Horn switch on the Handle Bar to operate a Horn that draws more current than the stock horn. The contacts on the switch may ......

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Last Update: 2004-09-25

Views: 3789

Cruise ControlCruise Control Hi, About 6 months ago I finally purchased the bike of my dreams - Venture Royale, after having the \"H\" bike. Anyway, I make 2-4 trips per month of ......

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Last Update: 2004-09-25

Views: 10264

Driving LightsDriving Lights I would like to add driving lights and am interested in a pair that are rated at 55W-65W halogen. The question was raised whether the stator would handle the ......

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Last Update: 2004-09-25

Views: 9376

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